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Brandon Polakoff

Could Hot Multifamily Be Headed for a Cooldown?

Rent growth has led to a surge in investment sales, but how long can the party last? Brandon Polakoff of Avison Young weighs in.

COVID’s Impact on Migration, Rents and Lifestyle

Kelvin Tetz of Moss Adams and Randall Sakamoto of Rosen Consulting Group analyze the trends driving multifamily forward.

Why Investor Interest in Senior Housing Is Soaring

Fundamentals in the sector are returning to pre-pandemic levels, according to JLL’s Brian Chandler and Bryan Lockard.

Shlomi Ronen

How to Mitigate Interest Rate Risk

Dekel Capital’s Shlomi Ronen on navigating changing dynamics in the capital markets.

Lew Sichelman

Features That May Keep Your Residents

Multifamily owners can glean valuable insights from the amenities favored by first-time home buyers, writes columnist Lew Sichelman.

Sara Neff

Sustainable Buildings Start With Sustainable Materials

Lendlease’s Sara Neff on how multifamily developers can reduce carbon emissions at the onset of their projects.

Namita Tayal

Multifamily Lenders Adapt to Evolving Consumer Preferences

Due diligence has become more complex and nuanced because of the pandemic, according to Namita Tayal of Alliant Credit Union.

Ted Jung

Why Hotel-to-Apartment Conversions Make Sense

Ted Jung of Parkview Financial on this new affordable option for residents.

Opportunity Zones: Don’t Let Perfect Be the Enemy of the Good

Despite some criticisms, the “big picture” is largely positive, according to Ira Weinstein of CohnReznick and Reid Thomas of JTC Group.

Lew Sichelman

Move Over Millennials, Here Comes GenZ

If your stack of applications isn’t skewing younger, you may be missing a key rental trend, according to columnist Lew Sichelman.